Pride Watch: Chicago

Chicago’s Pride celebration consists of a full month of festivities and events, culminating with the Chicago Pride Parade, which traditionally takes place the last Sunday of June. Chicago Pride Fest takes place along North Halsted St. in the North Side neighborhood colloquially referred to a ‘Boystown’ the weekend prior to the parade. 

Last year’s pride for Chicago

Chicago Pride Fest & Parade

Chicago Pride Fest, presented by the Northalsted Business Alliance, returns Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from the W. Sheridan and Broadway. The Pride Parade treks (map) through the north side of the city, ending near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park.